Viking gold engraved faux twist ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking gold engraved faux twist ring. A yellow gold ring, with richly engraved lines suggesting
Viking gold engraved faux twist ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking gold engraved faux twist ring. A yellow gold ring, with richly engraved lines suggesting
Viking Gold Twisted Wirework Ring, circa 9th-11th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Viking gold twisted wirework ring. A yellow gold ring formed from a slender beaded wire coiled
Gold
Viking Gold Penannular Twisted Ring, 9th-11th Century
Located in London, GB
Viking gold penannular twisted ring. A yellow gold ring formed of a single twisted gold rod
Gold
Viking gold coiled ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking gold coiled ring. A yellow gold sinuous spiraling ring, the subtly hammered band ornamented
Gold
Viking gold stamped ring, circa 9th-11th century AD
Located in London, GB
Viking gold stamped ring. A large yellow gold ring featuring a curved bombe' shaped plaque, with
Gold, Yellow Gold
Proto-Viking Gold Zoomorphic Ring, circa 3rd Century AD
Located in London, GB
Proto-Viking gold zoomorphic ring. A yellow gold sinuous penannular ring, composed of two ridged
Gold
Viking yellow gold stamped ring, circa 9th-11th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Viking yellow gold stamped ring. A smoothly conforming yellow gold ring with a continuous geometric
Ancient Viking 22kt Gold Spiral Serpent Ring - circa 9th/11th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Circa 9th/11th Century AD. Finger size: 8.5. Weight: 6.4. The ring, made of 22-karat gold
Gold, 22k Gold
Viking stamped triangle ring in gold, circa 9th-11th century AD
Located in London, GB
Viking stamped triangle ring in gold. A substantial gold ring with a central panel in relief
Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver Ring with Spiralled Terminals and Axe-Motif. Balkans, 1st–2nd century AD.
Located in London, GB
. Rather than a Viking jewel, the ring finds its most convincing parallels among the Balkan-Danubian silver
Silver
Ancient Gold Viking Ring, 950 AD
Located in London, GB
A beautiful braided Viking ring, dating to approximately 950 AD. An intricately formed piece
Gold
Viking Gold Hercules Knot Ring, circa 8th-11th Century AD
Located in London, GB
Viking gold Hercules knot ring. A yellow gold ring consisting of two rounded solid gold wires
Gold
Sold
H 0.748 in W 2.4 in
Rare Viking Twisted Ring c.866–1067 AD, Size 9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cambridgeshire, England – site of early Viking invasion and conquest of Anglo-Saxon natives Ring
Gold
Large Articulated Sterling Silver Armor Shield Ring Viking Goth
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing! Ring has three sections and little moving pins in the hinged section for finger
Sterling Silver
Pre-Raphaelite Enamel and Diamond Ring Depicting a Viking Maiden
Located in CA, CA
A Pre-Raphelite enamel and diamond ring depicting a Viking maiden, with a single rose-cut diamond
Diamond, 14k Gold
$16,508
Size: Equivalent size 36 France
A Christian Dior Lace Couture Gown Collection Ligne Oblique (?) Circa 1950
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Ligne Oblique Collection (?) Circa 1948/1950 Paris France A Collectible Calais black lace cocktail or ceremonial dress by Christian Dior. Black and white transparency effect obtained...
Antique Ring Diamonds Blue Enamel solid 18k Gold Ø 6US /5.2gr
Located in SE
Great looking ring with an attached floret of seven old diamond cut Diamonds pave set in white Gold clusters and surrounded by 12 Blue Enamel panels smoothly conforming down the shou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
RALPH LAUREN c.1970's Brown Tan Tweed Wool Fitted Button Up Blazer Coat Jacket
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Thiensville, WI
RALPH LAUREN c.1970's Brown Tan Tweed Wool Button Up Blazer Coat Jacket Brand / Manufacturer: Ralph Lauren Circa: 1970's Label(s): Ralph Lauren, Divina San Francisco, RN 44008 Style...
John Galliano black mesh top with tattoo motifs, fw 1997
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano archival top ▪ Fall-Winter 1997 ▪ Constructed from black nylon-viscose mesh ▪ Allover tattoo motifs featuring flags, roses and snakes ▪ Long fitted sleeves ▪ Size Sm...
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Ancient Roman cornelian signet ring with engraving of Mars, circa 2nd-3rd centur
Located in London, GB
Ancient Roman cornelian signet ring with engraving of Mars. Set with one central oval cornelian intaglio in a closed back rubover setting featuring an engraved full length profile of...
Carnelian, Yellow Gold
Carved Heart Jadeite Jade Bird Feeding Motif Pendant Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Discover a symbol of love and elegance with this Jadeite Jade pendant necklace. Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this exquisite piece showcases a heart-shaped carved green jade pendant, d...
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...
Christian Dior by John Galliano teal double-layered knitted lace dress, ss 1999
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior teal slip dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Double-layered ▪ Fine knitted lace ▪ Antique gold lamé ribbon criss-cross appliqués ▪ Gold lurex underdress ▪ Two-t...
Stunning Original 1970s Jean-Louis Scherrer Silk Wedding Dress
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare creation by Fashion Icon Jean-Louis Scherrer. The softest liquid pure silk. Long maxi dress designed in the free spirit of the 1970s: Beautiful long cascadin...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
$37,794
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
Emilio Jewelry Certified 8.00 Carat No Heat Emerald Cut Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Showcasing the most spectacular Emerald cut ruby center just over 6.15ct...
Ruby
JOHN GALLIANO 1995 Vintage grey houndstooth padded hip jacket skirt Madonna IT40
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JOHN GALLIANO 1995 Vintage grey houndstooth padded hip jacket skirt Madonna IT40 Reference: CRTI/A00599 Brand: John Galliano Designer: John Galliano Collection: Spring Summer 1995 - ...
Roberto Cavalli burgundy cut-velvet halterneck evening dress, fw 2004
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
▪ Roberto Cavalli halter neck evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Burgundy silk-rayon cut-velvet with metallic gold flecking ▪ Plunging cowl neck ▪ Halterneck string ties with decora...
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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